Chronicled: meaning, definitions and examples
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chronicled
[ ˈkrɒnɪkəld ]
documenting events
To chronicle means to record or document a series of events in the order in which they occurred. It often involves writing down historical facts or personal experiences in a narrative format.
Synonyms
document, narrate, preserve, record.
Examples of usage
- He chronicled the events of the war in his memoir.
- The historian chronicled the rise and fall of the ancient civilization.
- She chronicled her travels in a popular blog.
- The documentary chronicled the lives of those affected by the flood.
Translations
Translations of the word "chronicled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cronicado
🇮🇳 वृत्तांतित
🇩🇪 chronikisiert
🇮🇩 diceritakan
🇺🇦 задокументований
🇵🇱 udokumentowany
🇯🇵 編纂された
🇫🇷 chroniqué
🇪🇸 cronicado
🇹🇷 kronikleşmiş
🇰🇷 연대기화된
🇸🇦 موثق
🇨🇿 zhistorikovaný
🇸🇰 zaznamenaný
🇨🇳 编年史
🇸🇮 kronološko
🇮🇸 sögð
🇰🇿 хроникаланған
🇬🇪 ქრონოლოგიურად
🇦🇿 xronikalaşdırılmış
🇲🇽 cronicado
Etymology
The word 'chronicle' originates from the Greek word 'chronikos,' meaning 'pertaining to time,' which is derived from 'chronos,' meaning 'time.' The term was later adopted into Latin as 'chronica,' referring to a written account of events in chronological order. By the Middle Ages, chronicles became a popular form of historical writing in Europe, documenting life, events, and significant occurrences. The term 'chronicled' reflects the action of constructing a narrative about these events, and over time, it has evolved to encompass any documentation or storytelling of sequences of events, whether they be historical, personal, or fictional.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,690, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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